Rec Report

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Posted:
02/05/2013 04:39:25 PM MST

PARK CITY MOUNTAIN RESORT

On Tuesday morning, PCMR was reporting a 62-inch base. The resort has received 158 inches of snow to date, but no new snow in the past 24 hours. At PCMR, 114 of 116 runs were open Tuesday (46 groomed), along with all four parks, one pipe, all nine bowls and all 16 lifts. Go to www.parkcitymountain.com or call (435) 649-8111 for more information.

CANYONS RESORT

At Canyons, 161 of 179 trails were open Tuesday (50 groomed), along with all five bowls. All 19 lifts were running. The resort is reporting 165 inches of snow year to date, with a 43-inch base at mid-mountain and a 63-inch base at the summit, but no new snow in the past 24 hours. For more information on the Canyons Resort, visit www.thecanyons.com or call (435) 888-CANYONS.

DEER VALLEY RESORT

Deer Valley is reporting a 60-inch base, but no new snow in the past 24 hours. All of the resort's 21 lifts are running, serving 98 of 100 runs and all seven bowls. For more information on lifts and trails, and a schedule of upcoming events, visit www.deervalley.com or call (435) 649-1000.

UTAH OLYMPIC PARK

The Utah Olympic Park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are guided tours on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museums are free to explore. The winter Comet Bobsled Rides and Rocket Skeleton Rides are now open for the winter season.

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Reservations are highly recommended. For more information and availability please call 435-658-4200 or visit www.UtahOlympicLegacy.com.

SOLDIER HOLLOW

Soldier Hollow, near Midway, offers cross-country skiing for beginners to experts on the site of the 2002 Olympics. The trails are open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Tuesday, Soldier Hollow was reporting a 20-inch base and nine groomed trails totaling 15K, with other trails open but not regroomed. Soldier Hollow also has Utah's longest (1,200-foot) tubing lanes, which come with lift service, lights and a sound system. For more information, call (435) 654-2002 or visit www.soldierhollow.com.

MOUNTAIN TRAILS

Mountain Trails is reporting firm conditions, good for running and biking, especially early in the day. If you're skiing, there are a few spots to watch for including bare asphalt on some corners of Silver Quinn. For updates, visit mountain trails.org or www.facebook.com/mountaintrailsfoundation . For any trail maintenance concerns, email Rick at rick@mountaintrails.org.

White Pine Touring operates a 20K+ cross-country ski center in the heart of Park City, with 3K, 5K and 10K+ loops perfect for the beginner, intermediate and advanced classic or skate skier. For information, go to www.whitepinetouring.com or call (435) 649-6249.

GORGOZA TUBING PARK

Gorgoza Park, owned and operated by Park City Mountain Resort, is scheduled to run through April 7. The scheduled hours of operation are: Saturday and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.; Monday through Tuesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Extended holiday hours are as follows: Feb. 16-18, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Feb. 19-22, noon to 8 p.m.; April 5-7, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ticket are $8 for one ride, $22 for two hours and $33 for four hours. For more information, call (435) 658-2648.

WASATCH-CACHE NATIONAL FOREST

The Kamas Ranger District maintains several cross-country ski and snowmobile trails in the Uinta Mountains east of Kamas. The 5-mile groomed Beaver Creek Trail parallels S.R. 150 and is accessible from a number of parking areas along the highway. Dogs are allowed on this trail only on odd-numbered days. For more information, go to www.fs.fed.us/wcnf/unit/kamas/index.shtml and select the "winter trails" link or call (435) 783-4338.